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Refugees in Bosnia

Refugees, IDPs and people on the move

Nearly 90 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced at the end of 2021, and over 100 million people are estimated to be displaced in 2022, according to UNHCR.

The number of people who have been forcibly displaced is now more than double the number 10 years ago, and the most since World War II. There are many reasons for flight, including war, persecution, conflict, natural disaster, destitution and repression.

With health and well-being jeopardized, the lives of the most vulnerable can be at risk. The majority are internally displaced people (IDPs), meaning they haven't crossed a border and have stayed within their country.

MSF teams work alongside people on the move at their points of arrival or during the treacherous journeys they undertake, inside and outside their countries.

 
Mediterranean migration

Testimonies from the Bourbon Argos

Voices from the Field 7 Jul 2015
 
Fresghy: “I knew how dangerous the travel is – my friends had told me on Facebook. But I had no choice.”
Mediterranean migration

Testimonies from the MY Phoenix

Voices from the Field 7 Jul 2015
 
Yemen - Ahem Market, Harad
Yemen

MSF treats dozens wounded after attacks on markets and residential areas

Press Release 7 Jul 2015
 
Refugees at Mbera camp in Mauritania’s desert
Mauritania

Malian refugees at risk of increased malnutrition following cancelled food distributions

Press Release 2 Jul 2015
 
Italy

“I had no idea how bad it would be. The journey to Europe was worse than what I left behind in Somalia.”

Voices from the Field 2 Jul 2015
 
Libya

The challenge of medical aid

Voices from the Field 1 Jul 2015
 
Niger: thousands facing precarious conditions after being forced to leave Lake Chad
Photo Story

Around Lake Chad: People living in fear

1 Jul 2015
Photo Story
 
Mediterranean migration

Migration: MSF's response to European council meeting

Speech 26 Jun 2015
 
Kenya, Dadaab - Mental Health
Kenya

Dadaab refugees - a plea for dignity

Voices from the Field 23 Jun 2015
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